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November 22, 2025

Minidrom Ettlingen to race on

Having looked set to be lost to the construction of a Biogas plant, the German Minidrom Ettlingen track is set to remain a racers favourite as plans for the biogas plant has been scrapped. Having sought the support of the RC community 3-years ago to highlight the value of the track to local tourism in terms of hotels, restaurants and suppliers and on a wider level how vital the track & its strong club are for R/C racing in Germany and also Europe, the MC-Ettlingen club today shared the great news that it will be able race to on for many more years. A club that has been operating for over 40-years, the track that has hosted FMAR World Championships, EFRA European Championships, and Euro Nitro Series and many other races, and they posted the following on their social media, Dear friends, comrades, and fellow enthusiasts, we have good news. The Minidrom will remain open. The biogas plant will not be built. We are overjoyed to share this good news with you and look forward to welcoming you back to the Minidrom in the future.’

Source: Minidrom Ettlingen [Facebook]

November 22, 2025

Excelerate RC Prodigy Gear Differential

Inspired by full size F1 racing, US electric onroad kit manufacturer Excelerate RC has just presented their all new Prodigy Gear Differential. Stepping away from the traditional bevel gear design, the Prodigy differential features 6 extremely small and lightweight, machined straight cut planetary gears for an unrivalled differential weight and performance. Precision output shafts and an aluminium housing wrap the package into the smallest and lightest gear differential on the market. The aluminium housing also features mounting provisions for a typical TC style spur gear – No special spurs needed meaning every size Excelerate TC spur fits with ease. Lightweight hubs are available and included for each specific Prodigy Gear Differential with diff options available for 1:12, F1, WGT-R, and Pro10.

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November 21, 2025

G-Force Racing GP-1 1:28 Chassis

With 1:28 racing enjoying the spotlight in 2025 with new car releases and Team Associated entering the category, Thailand’s G-Force Racing has just released it’s all-new 98mm high-performance 1:28 race chassis, the GP-1. Under the design of Kittipat Benchasiri, their latest project is the result of extensive development, testing, and refinement of their previous platform with the new GP-1 featuring a shocktowerless design for a dramatically lower CG. It also has sidelinkless suspension for smoother, freer movement and ground-effect compatibility for increased downforce and grip. Double front suspension arms offer sharper and more consistent steering with short front arms improving cornering precision. A new 35° front shock angle gives better front-end stability with a direct-drive servo system for instant, precise steering. The car’s Tri-Shock + side damper setup generates smoother transitions and balance with the car having already proven itself with Superstock victory at the Asian Open in Indonesia earlier this year in the hands of Singapore’s Gabriel Wong.

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November 21, 2025

Infinity IF15-II Hard Chrome Pinion Gears

1:10 Nitro Touring Car World Champions Infinity has introduced new a high-precision pinion gears for its its IF15-II GP Touring Car. Machined from A7075-T6 material, the new pinions feature a special high-hardness Chrome plating treatment that significantly enhances wear resistance. The pinion range includes 15T, 16T, 20T, and 21T options. The previous pinions will be discontinued once current stock is depleted.

Source: Creation Model [creationmodel.net]

November 21, 2025

Marka Racing 1:28 Ball Differential

Italy’s Marka Racing has released their own new ball differential for the 1:28 racing. Manufactured using the highest quality materials available on the market to ensure maximum precision and long-lasting durability in the time, the differential axle is made from Grade 5 Titanium. The aluminium components are produced from Ergal 7075-T6 while the balls are made of ZrO2 (Zirconium Dioxide) for enhanced performance. The discs are constructed from ultra-hard steel. Silicone O-rings are used to achieve micrometric adjustments, and the 53 teeth/64 pitch spur gear has been CNC-machined to ensure superior accuracy, silence and smooth operation.

Source: Marka Racing [minizracing.it]

November 21, 2025

Excelerate RC Prodigy 12 ‘Team Edition’

US company Excelerate RC, who only became a car manufacturer just over 12-months ago, has released a ‘Team Edition’ of their Prodigy 12 1:12 Car. Team Edition features a refined set up that was developed by car designer Josh Cyrul and Excelerate team members. These enhanced features have been tested at large scale race events with ultra high bite all the way down to local race track with lower grip. Based on a steel chassis plate the ‘Team Edition’ features 10 specific upgrade items in the kit.

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November 21, 2025

US Masters of Foam 2026 – Announcement

With the the annual Masters of Foam race in Belgium establishing itself as a major event on the International 1:12 calendar, taking inspiration from that event’s success, the inaugural US Masters of Foam is set to make a big splash in 2026. Also aiming to spotlight the very best carpet racing talent in the United States, the event will headline 1:12 pan car, while also working to revive 1:10 touring car foam-tire racing—all wrapped inside a weekend dedicated to celebrating the life and legacy of Steve Curry, a beloved figure in the Pacific Northwest racing community. Hosted at the NORA Skagit River Raceway in Mount Vernon, Washington, the event is scheduled for January 16–18, 2026. The facility features a purpose-built subfloor topped with premium CRC black carpet. Interest is already building, with several of the country’s top carpet specialists expressing plans to attend. Registration for the the inaugural US Masters of Foam will open December 1, 2025.

Source: US Masters of Foam [mastersoffoamusa.com]

November 20, 2025

Team Bomber AK12 High-Rigidity Alu Suspension Arms

Japanese 1:12 specialists Team Bomber has announced the availability of their long-awaited high-rigidity aluminium suspension arms for their AK12 series chassis. Made in Europe and from 2mm thick A70-75 aluminium, the overwhelming rigidity of aluminium offers significantly improved crash resistance compared to standard carbon fibre. The solid rigidity with reduced flex provides sharper handling response, firmly supporting your aggressive riding. Furthermore, the introduction of aluminium suspension arms dramatically expands the setting options available for the AK12 series. The height of the suspension ball (ball bush) can be adjusted using the included aluminium spacer. This convenient design allows you to fine-tune handling by simply switching the position of the spacer up or down.

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